Youngzedd:
The owner of the post above mine "I give up".


I wonder if the guy think that wedding is importing 40ft container of goods from China.


@OP
Go and read about Mark Zuckerberg's wedding and do same.

No time to impress those that doesn't care.

Don't mind Nigerians always trying to live above our means.

Gratia:

Drinks & food N150k? You must be joking

Its possible

stunningjudy:
I'm here to read comments because I know some Igbo obsessed peeps will just give absurd amounts for Igbo marriage

ph girls are expensive you know?

seedorfg:
yoruba=60k, hausa=30k and ibo=1million ...tenk me larer

simple! !!

Youngzedd:
The owner of the post above mine "I give up".


I wonder if the guy think that wedding is importing 40ft container of goods from China.


@OP
Go and read about Mark Zuckerberg's wedding and do same.

No time to impress those that doesn't care.

I don't know why I should spend so much money on a wedding when we could get a simple ceremony and move on...The wedding ceremony is not the end or the beginning

Ishilove:

3k fot ring?? Your 'ijebu' carry gold medal

me sef weak for the matter!

Bigcake:
As an event planner in which i am, the following breakdown shld see u thro in an average nigerian marriage. Tradition marriage plus payment of dowry and sundry expenses will gulp N450k. Note dat most homes do handle everyting in the trado, in such a case consider urself lucky because d expenses on entertaiment will not fall on u. But to be on d safe side budget atleast N450k. For white wedding propper, this is d breakdown, wedding gown N40k to N50k, wedding ring N30k to 50k, cake N30k, drinks n food N150k, reception venue like field is usually cheaper N20 to 30k. Dj N15k, decoration N50k if in an open field, if in a hall N70k. Reception hall N120k, compare dat wit a field. Souvenir N20k note dat u cld be supported by friends wit more souvenir. Mc N10k. Programme N15k. Note dat people will volunteer to assist u in some gray areas which i hav not listed here. If u need more info on dis and hw to help u plan a cashless wedding anywhr in Nigeria, contact me on 07068613908 EKWERE JNR. Wish u well Bro.

Wedding planner pls when last did u plan a wedding? Cos these your figures are way below average. I think to help this person u shld also specify what the figures can actually get.

@bigcake what is your current breakdown for a 250/300 person wedding in Asaba

emmabest2000:
Wrong calculation , it's between 2m plus to 4m plus , dollar is 220naira per one dollar now !

Ogbeni did u see probably there? Nawa oo..

shadowgwalker:
ph girls are expensive you know?

I know...and ur point is?

drlizzy:
@bigcake what is your current breakdown for a 250/300 person wedding in Asaba

well, the difference from the initial figures will come from catering services and inclusion of the now in vogue photo book... If not, that very figure can set your wedding for you. This is only realistic where i am directly involved in the planning as i will cut cost to your own benefit. However, my payment for this job is usually negotiated and basically not part of the said sum . Secondly, i dont know what you will prefer for catering services, either a buffet or mary-go-round services... Note that am a trained caterer who can plan and execute your wedding succesfully if you can open up on what you want.... Please for further inquiries i advice you contact me through my mobile number....

cacali:
Wedding planner pls when last did u plan a wedding? Cos these your figures are way below average. I think to help this person u shld also specify what the figures can actually get.

I have stated the figures and have narrowed it down to it per unit cost and importance as corresponding to the event. However, this thread was created in 2013.

Setaje:
My best friend got married last year. According to her she spent 13 million. We did the wedding in one hall in lekki. The hall collected almost 3million. Can't remember the name. Decoration was almost 500k. Her wedding gown was 160k or so. Killed 2 cows and countless chickens. Payed those people who came to cook. Yet food was not enough. It was an expensive wedding. Seyi law was d mc. The wedding was just to expensive. She made almost 2 million in cash afterwards. She married an igbo guy and the guy paid for everything. When they quarel and she complains I just tell her 13 million and she keeps quiet. Lol! But the guy is rich sha. 13 m is chicken feed

This kain wedding will put pressure on some average nigerians ooo. This kain wedding na dorobucci wedding ooo

iwezor1:
#70 naira only , don't spend much
Just ask ur guest to bring dr own food as dey come.
They should bear in mind dat drs no music
And shouldn't expect gifts as dey go either
#best econonical advice ever

lol

stunningjudy:

I know...and ur point is?

my point be say I dey trip for you.

shadowgwalker:
my point be say I dey trip for you.

Bigcake:
Bro do you need a break down?

pls do sir

Ishilove:

3k fot ring?? Your 'ijebu' carry gold medal

He is only being practical.. these days it is the thought that counts and the actions not the worth of the material. my friend got robbed with his N70k gold ring and his wife's jewelleries she had been gathering from their days at the university.. what a loss well into the N1M+ range.

my advise.. budget like N500k no more no less .. if you get dough wella then cut down expenses by booking Sheraton Hotels ikeja for a wedding package.. space, drinks, food, arrangements, photographer etc for under N1m. if not, see below

Pre-wedding Rules
1: Chose a season when weddings are not traditionally expensive (Easter, Sallah, Christmas or New Year) the closer to the end of the year the more expensive
2: Start making rich or well-to-do friends and relatives local and abroad e.g at the club, gym, workplace, conferences, seminars, training, walks and various (FREE) awarness programs.. make it a duty to keep in touch with them, bounce of ideas, wish them happy birthdays, go to their kids birthday parties etc.. when you ask them to chip-in their part, it won't come as an unpleasant surprise. at least target 30% of your wedding expenses from that portion of your budget. keep a list of only important people on facebook, linked-in instagram etc
3: Start saving for the occasion like 2 years ahead (God will understand if you divest your tithes to this divine instruction)
4: Resist the temptation to lavishly plan your spending.. it is the one day many invitees will forget in a hurry and you will remember for life. therefore.. you are all that matters
5: Plan your invitation list early and invite only those who can donate generously before considering others who just want to show up to take photos and eat your food and collect plastic and umbrella. keep it low and high-quality between 40-60 people including friends and family. not everyone will hate you for not inviting them.. remember, if dem no contribute to your life before marriage, why would they afterwards.
6: Of your list of well2do friends, most will be willing to lend you their expensive rides (at least 5 rides) for your day with your beau.. for the Cameras and papparazi
7: Modus Operandi - Start with Registry, White-wedding flowing into the Traditional if not you go spend twice on chops, them go move from Church to Traditional saving you huge costs - no midn wetin people go talk

Costs Budget Planning.
my 2cents advice - Buy dollars immediately because it can only rise in comparison to the Naira.. already doing N235 at the parallel market. This move will save you a lot in costs when you are ready to wed

Registry Wedding=N30k for fees, food and pictures (important cos US\UK embassy value Registry (Ikoyi Registry) Documents than Church own
Traditional Wedding
Drinks Alomo, BECKS etc 3 cartons = N15k (for Area boys and uninvited who will show up)
Drinks Macdowell, Vodka = N30k (each between N1,4 - N2,5 per bottle) this should service a guest list of N40 conveniently after-all dem no come drink die on-top your wedding abi?
Drinks MOET 5-7 bottles only (N40k Max price am wella) for important guests
Drinks Soft (Plastic) 10 crates mixed =N24k
Drinks Water in Small bottles 10 crates = N10k

FOOD
Safer to use Wedding Caterers but avoid the likes of awon KOTS and Wine&Gold, 12B etc if you no wan close your bank account. go to Lagos Island for independent contractors you will do no more than N130k for 40 people

DJ
I hope you have been arrraning the DJs of the various clubs you visited before marriage.. you can do between N10k-N20k for the day, Free food, chops and drinks for them

MC
I fit do am for you for N10k as an aspiring comedian,otherwise talk to a rising junior pastor in your church or old school mate who likes the sound of his own voice

Wedding Dress: Please rent a good one, make sure to carry it for spiritual cleansing and prayers before taking it to the dry-cleaners = N30k it looks N100k trust me.

Food, Semo, Amala,Pounded Yam with plenty of soup varieties.
1 Bag of 50kg cheap long-grain rice (N12k)
Condiments (tin tomatoes, carrots etc)

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Barselonia:
30k ..... just to organised tent and chair
20k for ur area musician


.........
reason...... Because the wedding Na during fasting period

no need for feeding

shey the musician no go bring instrument come na accapella dem do come do .

clementcro:
Must you do a noisy wedding? after spending 1.5m on wedding now, what will you and your wife eat after the wedding?

Most people do noisy wedding just to satisfy their families.

90 percent of couple live in struggles durrring the first 2-3 month of their marriage, because they will be busy paying back photographers and other bills they have incured during wedding.

Go for a low key wedding, this is my 1k to you. so you and your wife can live in abundance after the wedding.

This is also my plan too, cos i will be getting married before the middle of this year.

are you married now?? and how much did u spend??

hello, y stressing urself when u can have a classic wedding for each of the perfect budget packages.

bengoodcreature:
I am so hapy for this post, cs am about to do mine by April this yr, pls i need more advices especialy those that have weded

are you married now?? and how much did u spend??

This thread has been very insightful, especially for those of us whose marriages are imminent